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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,408.64, 11,109.47 and 2,476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,408.64, 11,109.47 and 2,476.96 is: 3,714.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,408.64 : 11,109.47 = 2,476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,408.64/11,109.47 = 2,476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,408.64x = 11,109.47 × 2,476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,408.64x = 27,517,672.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,517,672.65/7,408.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.27

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